MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, close to tailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer sill section corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Coolant leak engine area ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres have age cracks
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre small pin type nail in tread area
o/s front inn er brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 HHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FG08 HHR registered?
FG08 HHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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